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How much fiber is in mung beans?
Mung Beans have 7.7 g of fiber per 1/2 cup cooked (101 g). That is 28% of the daily value and a very high amount for a legume.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About mung beans and fiber
Mung beans are small, quick-cooking, and unusually gentle on digestion for a legume, which is why they are low FODMAP at this serving. They are also what bean sprouts grow from, though sprouting cuts the fiber per cup sharply.
How mung beans compares to other legumes
Per typical serving. The highest legume in the database is navy beans at 9.6 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Beans | 1/2 cup cooked | 9.3 g | 10.3 g | 33% |
| Split Peas | 1/2 cup cooked | 8.1 g | 8.3 g | 29% |
| Lentils | 1/2 cup cooked | 7.8 g | 7.9 g | 28% |
| Pinto Beans | 1/2 cup cooked | 7.7 g | 9 g | 28% |
| Mung Beans | 1/2 cup cooked | 7.7 g | 7.6 g | 28% |
| Black Beans | 1/2 cup cooked | 7.5 g | 8.7 g | 27% |
| Lima Beans | 1/2 cup cooked | 6.6 g | 7.8 g | 24% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of mung beans to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of mung beans to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for mung beans
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mung beans, mature seeds, raw | 16.3 g | – | – |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw | 1.8 g | – | – |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt | 7.6 g | – | – |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt | 7.6 g | – | – |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 0.8 g | – | – |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried | 1.9 g | – | – |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 0.8 g | – | – |
| Mung beans, cooked | 7.1 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.